Man Shot At Pittsburgh-Area Pizzeria; Suspect Sought

Pittsburgh PA

07 March, 2022

8:04 AM

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OAKMONT, PA — Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting in Fox's Pizza Den on Sunday that left a man in critical condition. Oakmont police and paramedics responded to the Allegheny River Boulevard pizzeria shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, where they found a 34-year-old man who had been shot in the chest and extremities during a robbery. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. The shooting occurred as the suspect and the victim struggled for the gun. Allegheny County police say the suspect is Black male, about 5 feet-4 inches to 5 feet- 6 inches tall with a slim build. He was wearing a ski mask and a red hooded sweatshirt with RMU across the front. The suspect fled on foot towards California Avenue. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477); callers can remain anonymous. The department can also be reached via its social media sites. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.